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Best Southern American Restaurants in Fort Walton Beach

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A photo of Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar restaurant
4.0
Excellent(3)
££££
• Regional American (Southern) • Fort Walton Beach
Excellent food and drink. Everyone was very friendly and quality of food was exceptional.
A photo of Ovide restaurant
4.4
Awesome(258)
££££
• Regional American (Southern) • Miramar Beach
Booked 11 times today
We dined at Ovide for dinner Halloween night and then had breakfast the following morning. Both meals were fantastic! Chef John does an amazing job for dinner and we always love to see Chef Charles in the morning for breakfast. Our regular server there, Ms. Ashley is always a pleasure to see and takes very good care of us. We are certainly repeat diners.
A photo of Restaurant IRON restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3163)
££££
• Regional American (Southern) • Pensacola
Booked 27 times today
As always Iron did not disappoint. Elk chop was very flavorful and prepared to perfection. Definitely recommend.
A photo of Brother Fox restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(524)
££££
• Regional American (Southern) • Pensacola
Booked 23 times today
Beautiful experience. Ambiance and service were stellar. Food, excellent. A definite “redo”.
A photo of Havana Beach at The Pearl On Rosemary Beach Florida restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1127)
££££
• Regional American (Southern) • Rosemary Beach
Booked 16 times today
Our server, Joel, was outstanding. He was honest and steered us the right direction in what to order. My filet melted in my mouth and the Brussels sprouts were out of this world. My husband loved his ribeye and potato skillet. It was so sweet that they gave us a delicious dessert to end our incredible anniversary dinner. We cannot wait to come back!
A photo of Five Sisters Blues Cafe restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(336)
££££
• Regional American (Southern) • Pensacola
Great soul food.
A photo of The Union Public House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1868)
££££
• Regional American (Southern) • Pensacola
Booked 18 times today
Wonderful food and lovely drinks. Our server, Sloan, made our night. He never seemed rushed but never overstayed his welcome. We have been a few times but intend to come many more.

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  • Patti and Josh
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Beautiful experience. Ambiance and service were stellar. Food, excellent. A definite “redo”.
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    Brother Fox$$$$• Spanish• Pensacola
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    4.6
  • DaveGold
    Northwest Florida •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful food and lovely drinks. Our server, Sloan, made our night. He never seemed rushed but never overstayed his welcome. We have been a few times but intend to come many more.
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    The Union Public House$$$$• Gastro Pub• Pensacola
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    4.7
  • Emily
    Northwest Florida •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Hands down one of the best dining experiences to be had in Pensacola, especially if you are in search of an extremely creative fun spin on southern cuisine. My mother, husband and I ordered an off menu special, which was a pork belly over a grit patty: to DIE for. If there’s an off menu u special, please take a leap and try it. Your taste buds will not be disappointed. My husband ordered the Shrimp and Grits 10/10. I ordered a Beef Cheek Pasta that was very fall flavor forward with crispy fried bits of sage, pomegranate seeds, and toasted pepitas. I would go back tonight and order it again it was that delicious. My mother ordered the chicken and dumplings, which was one of the most elevated, thoughtful takes on a classic dish and down right phenomenal.
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    Restaurant IRON$$$$• Regional American (Southern)• Pensacola
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    4.8
  • Shea
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Jul 2026
    Excellent food and drink. Everyone was very friendly and quality of food was exceptional.
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    Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar$$$$• Seafood• Fort Walton Beach
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    4
  • PjkkkGold
    Dallas - Fort Worth •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Aug 2021
    Celebrated my brother’s birthday at Five Sisters and it was a hit!! Cowboy was a fantastic server and the fried chicken, chicken fried steak and blueberry bread pudding were awesome!!!
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    Five Sisters Blues Cafe$$$$• Regional American (Southern)• Pensacola
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    4.6
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